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Tomato Basil Couscous Salad Recipe
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Keyword:
couscous recipe, italian couscous
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
544
kcal
Author:
Chef Jessica Anne
Tomato Basil Couscous Salad is an easy side dish recipe perfect for serving with any meal. Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and pine nuts give it a bold flavor.
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Equipment
Garlic press
Ingredients
1
heaping cup
couscous
1
cup
low sodium chicken broth
1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
2
tablespoons
basil leaves
coarsely chopped
1/2
cup
sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
coarsely chopped
2
garlic cloves
crushed
1/4
cup
pine nuts
toasted
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and olive oil to a low boil.
As soon as the water comes to a low boil, remove from heat and add couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Add basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and pine nuts. Fluff again. Cover for an additional 3 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy your Tomato Basil Couscous Salad!
Nutrition
Calories:
544
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
40
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
40
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Sodium:
208
mg
|
Potassium:
2289
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
22
g
|
Vitamin A:
690
IU
|
Vitamin C:
23.4
mg
|
Calcium:
71
mg
|
Iron:
7.4
mg